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North-east-facing house Vastu
A north-east-facing house has its main entrance and front side towards the north-east. In Vastu Shastra this direction is ruled by Ishana (Shiva) and linked with Jupiter, and it is associated with clarity, spiritual growth and prosperity. Whether the home works well depends less on the facing itself than on where the entrance sits along that side and how the rooms are arranged.
- Avoid
- Toilets, kitchen or heavy storage in the north-east
- Deity
- Ishana (Shiva)
- Ideal zones
- Light, open north-east with entrance on the north or east side
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Element
- Water
Entrance and layout for a north-east-facing home
A north-east-facing plot or home has its main side towards Ishana, considered the most sacred direction. Corner plots facing north-east are highly valued. The north-east must be the lowest, lightest and most open part of the home, with no heavy construction, toilets or clutter.
Room placement in a north-east-facing home
Pooja room, meditation area or a small open court in the north-east; living spaces along the north and east; kitchen in the south-east; master bedroom in the south-west. Underground water tanks or sumps fit here; overhead tanks do not.
Checking your own plot
Stand inside the main door looking out and take a compass reading away from metal and electronics; the direction you face is the facing. Divide each side into nine Padas to locate the entrance precisely. The Vastu tool on this site lets you mark your plan and see each zone.
Start with an accurate north
Every Vastu reading depends on the true orientation of the plot. Take a compass reading from the centre of the house, away from metal and electrical equipment, and correct for magnetic declination if you are drawing a plan. The facing of a house is the direction you face when you step out of the main door.
Common questions
How much does this placement matter in Vastu?
Placement follows the elements and directions described on this page. Use it as guidance alongside light, ventilation and how the family actually uses the space.
What if my house does not follow these rules?
Most issues are handled with simple corrections such as colour, lighting, furniture placement or a change of use, without structural work.
Can I check my floor plan online?
Yes. Upload or draw your plan in the Vastu planner to see zones, scores and suggested fixes.
Does Vastu apply to apartments?
Yes. The flat's own entrance and room layout are read in the same way as an independent house.
Is a north-east-facing house good?
Yes, when the entrance is placed in a favourable Pada and the rooms follow the zones. No facing is bad by itself.
Where should the main door be in a north-east-facing house?
Light, open north-east with entrance on the north or east side.
What should be avoided in a north-east-facing house?
Toilets, kitchen or heavy storage in the north-east.
Can Vastu defects be corrected without demolition?
Many can be balanced with room use changes, colours, mirrors, plants, lighting and metal strips. Major structural defects need a site-specific review.